Kamala Harris

My kids and I are a big fan of the Little People, Big Dreams series and I wasn't familiar with Kamala's background, so we decided to read this one together. The book is well done and informative, As usual, we enjoyed the graphics in this addition. My kids didn't find it as engaging as some of the other books, but it was still an enjoyable read overall.

We adults often under-estimate the curiosity of little children. As kids watched their parents watch the news during the last presidential elections, I am sure they were brimming with questions - far too many for adults to patiently answer. Even if patience were aplenty, sometimes adults find it challenging to convey the information in simple kid-friendly language - this is where this book comes to the rescue. Love the factual tone of the book and how it traces Kamala Harris' journey. A must-read to satisfy the curiosity of the littlest ones!

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If you are a fan of the “Little People, Big Dreams” series, these books are to look out for – Rosalind Franklin and Kamala Harris (releasing in August and September 2021).

Rosalind Franklin’s contribution to science despite facing bias, will appeal to kids’ innate sense of justice (especially as we try to get more girls in STEM). And the simple yet informative book on Kamala Harris will satisfy the never-ending questions our littlest ones may have had about the lady they so often encounter on TV.

What I like best about the books (apart from the kid friendly text and uncluttered illustrations) is the way they end with recommendations of further readings, subtly giving a message that learning and reading never end.

A great addition to this wonderful series! I loved learning about Kamala Harris's childhood and the activism that encouraged her journey into law and politics. A very inspiring book about the first female vice president in the United States!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC.

Kamala Harris is the newest lead in this latest edition of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. This series is such a delight and the perfect way to educate not just kids but everyone about historic and cultural icons.

Kamala Harris is an American politician and attorney who is the 49th and current vice president of the United States. She is the first female vice president and the highest-ranking female official in U.S. history, as well as the first African American and first Asian American vice president. The book follows Kamala as she attends Howard and earns her law law degree to being elected California's attorney general and her work now as the current Vice President of the United States.

Lauren Semmer illustrates this installment and does a fantastic job. Semmer's art style was so captivating and her art definitely further helped tell Harris' story. I love collecting these books and am so thrilled to add this one to the rest of my collection.

I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

Little People, BIG DREAMS
Kamala was born and raised with her sister to a mum from India who was in cancer research and a dad from Jamaica who was a professor and both were involved in social justice programs. Her parents later divorced, but they still got along and Kamala enjoyed fun times with each grandfather in his own country. As she got older, she finished her college degrees and began to hold a lot of firsts in law, the senate, and more.
The illustrations that are mostly simple and forthright as created by Lauren Semmer.
One of a series for adults to read to children and for ESL to polish their English and learn about people who have shaped their world.
I requested and received a free temporary ebook copy from Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books via NetGalley. Thank you!

Sweet illustrations share a quick and kid friendly version of kamala Harris's childhood. Definitely loving this series!

I received an electronic ARC from The Quarto Group through the US Book Show and NetGalley.
Another terrific option in this series by Sanchez Vegara. The biography takes readers from Harris's childhood through election as US Vice President with emphasis on how groundbreaking her career has been. The illustrations enhance the information and allow readers to see into her life.
Further information is provided at the end of the book.

This newest addition to the Little People, BIG DREAMS series is fantastic! Our young people need access to easy-to-read books with simple visuals that highlight historic and cultural heroes.

This book follows Kamala Harris as a young girl until her recent post as Vice President of the United States. Children will read about Kamala’s background as a biracial child of a Jamaican father and an Indian mother. They will read about two well educated parents, a university professor and a cancer researcher, who fostered the importance of education and social justice. Despite her parents divorce, Kamala was encouraged by both to reach for the stars and she did … not only is she an American politician and attorney, she’s the first female, first African American, first Asian American Vice President and highest ranking female official in the history of the USA.

The need to make sure the vulnerable are protected comes across clear in this book. The timeline and photos are a nice touch at the end and I love how it encourages children to search out and increase their knowledge of this heroine who encourages and serves others.

Publishes September 28, 2021.

I was gifted this advance copy by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

A fantastic message of perserverance and determination for young children. One day, they too could be in office!

Thank you for the advanced copy.

What a beautiful little book, so well put together with very interesting titbits about Kamala. Great for children, my nephews will love this.

Recommended

Nice inspiring book for children. Liked it and would recommend to parents, for their children. Its in simple language for children to understand.

I can't wait to get this in my classroom! Not only will it be engaging because it's about a contemporary figure, but the story is told with such energy, purpose, and hope that the kids will definitely be invested.

The illustrations are colorful and the language is clear, simple and direct. This offers exactly the message I want the kids to hear--anything is possible and helping is always a worthwhile pursuit.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!

"I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."
I thought this was a really well done children's version of a biography on Kamala Harris. It included great, interesting tidbits of information that aren't widely known.

The ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The ‘My First Little People, Big Dreams’ series provides informative and inspirational biographies about people who left a mark on this earth, no matter what difficulties they have encountered.
These stories are very short, but that’s because they’re books for children, so it’s totally understandable.
I think they are a very smart and wonderful way to introduce little children to such important figures.
This little book tells the story of Kamala Harris, the first woman, first Black person, and first South Asian American to be elected Vice President of the USA. She is making History.

I absolutely loved this book! It’s such a great feeling to read/see someone who looks like you achieve so many great things. I think this is a wonderful educational book for children to learn about the first woman VP!

This is another real nice offering in the 'Little People BIG DREAMS' series of books for little kids. It features brightly colored illustrations on the pages & the easy, kid appropriate text tells about Kamala Harris & how she grew up & came to be VP of the United States. It's a nice fun read, in a format making it interesting for kids. This continues to be a great series that sheds a little light on people that kids may have heard about, each book I've read in the series has really been good! I'd recommend this to anyone who likes to read to little kids!
I received an e-ARC from Quarto Publishing Group-Frances Lincoln Children's Books via NetGalley, & I offer this, my own fair & honest review.

Another great book in this fantastic series - I always look forward to reading them and I am never disappointed.
This one is very inspiring as she wasn't 'born into money' or anything and worked incredibly hard to get to where she is.
All laid out in easy to understand pages.

Kamala Harris was born to an Indian Mother and a Jamaican Father. Her mother teaches both Kamala and her sister Maya to be gifted black women. Education is so important that they are bused to a better school where they will have more opportunities to learn. Kamala visits India where she speaks with her Grandfather about Justice and Equal Rights. Kamala dreams of becoming a Lawyer so she can help people.

She graduates Law School and becomes a Prosecutor. This enables her to offer Justice to Everyone. This is so important to Kamala. She becomes the first Person of Color to be Elected as San Francisco’s District Attorney. Next, she wants to help more and becomes California’s Attorney General. A Woman had never achieved this position before. Her Aunt in India is so excited and proud, she lined 108 Coconuts for Good Luck that day.

Kamala decides she wants to get into Politics so she can have more influence on making changes for people. She becomes a Senator and wants to become President. Joe Biden wins the Presidential Nomination, but asks Kamala to be his Vice President. That is incredible because Kamala becomes the first woman and person of color to serve as a Vice President. Kamala knows she is the first, but makes a big point of reminding children she will not be the last.

This is an extraordinary message for children to hear, especially children of color and young girls. This lets them know that someone who looks like them can achieve their dreams, so this is possible for them, too. When children realize that there dreams are not limited, that what once seemed impossible, is possible, this makes the world a better place for everyone.

Thank you NetGalley, Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, and Frances Lincoln Books for an ARC of this book. As always, I love to get a copy.

This is another entry in the inspiring Little People, Big Dreams series that shows children that those who have done great things started out as kids themselves.

This time readers learn about Kamala Harris and her journey from child of civil rights marchers to Vice President of the United States. Children see Kamala embracing both her Jamaican and Indian heritages. They also find out that she valued education, attending an historic Black college and then law school. They see that Kamala achieved so much even before she knew Joe Biden!

One message that kids can take away from this title is Kamala’s belief that, while she may be the first Black and female VP, she does not believe that she will be the last. Hopefully this book will encourage children to believe in what they can achieve and to consider public service.

The text is vibrantly illustrated and there are additional resources and a time line at the end of the book.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Kamala Harris is an amazing addition to the Little People Big Dreams series. The fact she is a current icon for women not only of colour but all women across the world, make this an amazing addition to the series.
It was very interesting to read about Kamala in this book and can see it being a huge hit with the children of today!
These books are inspirational and encouraging for children of all races, backgrounds and religions to never give up on their dreams and to pursue them and make a change in the world today.

Kamala's journey to vice president has been really inspiring to black and south Asian girls around the globe. She has been the first woman and poc to do so many things as a lawyer, DA, and in politics. I enjoyed learning about her Jamaican and Indian parents and how they met as well! Perfect for the modern elementary classroom.

Thank you to netgalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review!

Love teaching our daughter about incredible women who are working to improve our country in a way she understands.

Another great release from Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara’s Little People, Big Dreams series. An incredible story about Kamala Harris, the first woman, first Black person, and first South Asian American to be elected Vice President of the USA. An inspirational story for young readers to follow along Kamala’s childhood story to present day. I would highly recommend this one!

Thank you to NetGalley for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

My friend recently bought me the Elton John book from this series and it was seriously the most vibrantly colored book I have ever seen (and I loved the story in it) so when I saw other books in the collection, I knew I needed to check them out. I enjoyed the book about Vice President Harris and I learned several things about her that I did not previously know. This is a very special collection of books!

In the 63rd addition to the Little People, Big Dreams book, we meet Kamala Harris and learn about her childhood dreams taking her all the way to the whitehouse. We learn about her young years going on civil rights marches with her parents. Her school years were spent travelling across town to a school for high achieving students where she met some friends who had some problems withh their lives. It was at that time that she decided she wanted to be lawyer to help others in need. She was always very proud of her Indian heritage and would discuss justice and equal rights with her grandfather and his friends when she went to visit him. We see all her achievements and how she went after her goals and dreams. Kamala's life was full of firsts, including becoming the first woman, Black woman, and South Asian American to be elected vice president. As Kamala stated to little girls everywhere in her speech - she may be the first but she won't be the last. This book explains in an easy, illustrative way Kamala Harris' life, with quirky illustrations. I enjoyed this quick concise story of her life so far and think it will encourage young people to follow their dreams. I definitely recommend this one to parents, schools, teachers and public libraries.

This book about Kamala Harris is from the "My First Little People, Big Dreams" series. That is a series of books for children focusing on famous people, their dreams, and the differences they've made in their lifetime. Kamala's parents met at a civil rights march and as a child she marched with them. There are pages covering her bussing across town to school, college at Brown University, earning a law degree and becoming a prosecutor. And of course becoming the first person of color to serve as vice president. That also makes her the highest-elected Asian American ever. I like the series of books. The facts are basic and colorful pictures help tell the story. It is geared to ages 4-7 but I think kiddos in that age range would need the book read to them. But it is a good way to open up conversations about civil rights and other accomplishments that Kamala represents. I think this would be a great addition to my elementary school library. Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group-Frances Lincoln Children's Books for a temporary ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A fantastic addition to the popular Little People Big Dreams series. Informative and inspiring text on the life of Kamala Harris paired with beautifully bright illustrations. Another sure-fire hit. My daughter wanted to hear more about Kamala's childhood. She particularly liked the page where Kamala's aunt in India lines up 108 coconuts to wish her good luck in the running for California's attorney general.

The story of the current USA Vice President - Kamala Harris is a great addition to the Little People, Big Dreams series.
I love how diverse the people are that feature in these books and how each one gives you just that insight into their life story - whether it's past or present.
Kamala Harris is of mixed race and always dreamed of big things. She embraces her dual heritage and the book shows you how her two cultures celebrated her wins - in particular her race for the presidency. The story gives the reader just enough information to make them want to know about Harris's life story and the timeline at the back of the book is a really nice addition
The illustrations are bright and colorful and the language used is positive and informative. They are wonderful books to use in the classroom and can be used in every year group.